Guidebook for San Francisco

River & Andrew
Guidebook for San Francisco

Food Scene

Features the highest quality tea served in artful vessels and a romantic atmosphere. Try a tea service which pairs a tea with a meal from a specific part of the world.
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Samovar Tea Lounge
498 Sanchez Street
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Features the highest quality tea served in artful vessels and a romantic atmosphere. Try a tea service which pairs a tea with a meal from a specific part of the world.
Very popular, a view of the park, fresh healthy menu of California cuisine, great espresso, and artwork on the walls. If it's a nice day out there will certainly be a line on the weekends.
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Precita Park Cafe & Grill
500 Precita Avenue
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Very popular, a view of the park, fresh healthy menu of California cuisine, great espresso, and artwork on the walls. If it's a nice day out there will certainly be a line on the weekends.
Good quality, Italian style pizza! Expect a wait depending on the day, but it's well worth it. Every pizza is packed with unique flavors, using seasonal ingredients. Sit outside under the heat lamps!
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Pizzeria Delfina
3621 18th St
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Good quality, Italian style pizza! Expect a wait depending on the day, but it's well worth it. Every pizza is packed with unique flavors, using seasonal ingredients. Sit outside under the heat lamps!
An elite bakery with artistic pastries and generous savory breads and sandwiches. Expect to wait in line after noon on the weekend, and bring a friend to experience it with, everything is divine!
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Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero St
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An elite bakery with artistic pastries and generous savory breads and sandwiches. Expect to wait in line after noon on the weekend, and bring a friend to experience it with, everything is divine!
Thai-fusion, very artistically done. Quite an enticing menu, we recommend it! Try the Millionaire's Bacon.
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Kitchen Story
3499 16th St
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Thai-fusion, very artistically done. Quite an enticing menu, we recommend it! Try the Millionaire's Bacon.
The best espresso very close to our place. Organic milk; coffee is roasted in Santa Cruz. Has a limited selection of locally sourced pastries, but not the place to go if you want a full meal.
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Sofia Cafe
3463 16th Street
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The best espresso very close to our place. Organic milk; coffee is roasted in Santa Cruz. Has a limited selection of locally sourced pastries, but not the place to go if you want a full meal.
I love this cafe, it has a wide variety menu, salads, soups, sandwiches, etc. Nice staff, and is usually not too crowded. Great for breakfast and then catching the J to downtown in the morning.
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Morning Due Cafe
3698 17th St
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I love this cafe, it has a wide variety menu, salads, soups, sandwiches, etc. Nice staff, and is usually not too crowded. Great for breakfast and then catching the J to downtown in the morning.
If you want that late night cookie, this is a good place to try. Funny collages on the wall give it character.
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Hot Cookie
1817 Castro St
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If you want that late night cookie, this is a good place to try. Funny collages on the wall give it character.
High quality food, smaller portions, higher priced and there may be a wait, but if you like oysters, it's quite a good one.
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Anchor Oyster Bar
579 Castro St
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High quality food, smaller portions, higher priced and there may be a wait, but if you like oysters, it's quite a good one.
A very vibrant, highly active brunch place..really big menu with lots of comfort food options. Sitting outside is ideal, very pretty outdoor seating. There could be a line on the weekends.
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Flore on Market
2298 Market St
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A very vibrant, highly active brunch place..really big menu with lots of comfort food options. Sitting outside is ideal, very pretty outdoor seating. There could be a line on the weekends.
This is one of our favorite places. French cuisine, never any line, GORGEOUS outdoor seating, they have their own lemon tree and use them for fresh squeezed juice. HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!
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Le Zinc
4063 24th Street
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This is one of our favorite places. French cuisine, never any line, GORGEOUS outdoor seating, they have their own lemon tree and use them for fresh squeezed juice. HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!
A popular place for morning brunch, where many of the Mission hipsters hang out. There will be a line to dine, but with the cozy outdoor benches in the sun, we think it's worth the wait!
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Mission Beach Cafe
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A popular place for morning brunch, where many of the Mission hipsters hang out. There will be a line to dine, but with the cozy outdoor benches in the sun, we think it's worth the wait!
Cute coffee shop with spacious upstairs, fresh salads, and sunny, quaint outdoor seating with tons of succulent decor.
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Coffee Bar
1890 Bryant Street
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Cute coffee shop with spacious upstairs, fresh salads, and sunny, quaint outdoor seating with tons of succulent decor.
A sweet cafe with a lovely brunch atmosphere and special egg dishes. Sit outside if you can and admire the city-backyard atmosphere.
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Stable Cafe
2128 Folsom St
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A sweet cafe with a lovely brunch atmosphere and special egg dishes. Sit outside if you can and admire the city-backyard atmosphere.
Tiny Japanese joint, very cozy and high quality sushi and homemade soft tofu! We highly recommend!
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Eiji
317 Sanchez St
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Tiny Japanese joint, very cozy and high quality sushi and homemade soft tofu! We highly recommend!

Essentials

This is the closest grocery store, and a popular one at that. Beware of gourmet treats, a killer deli, crowds of hipsters, and higher than average prices. Great for spoiling yourself! We go often.
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Bi-Rite Market
3639 18th St
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This is the closest grocery store, and a popular one at that. Beware of gourmet treats, a killer deli, crowds of hipsters, and higher than average prices. Great for spoiling yourself! We go often.
Our favorite grocery store, and the largest food co-op in the city. Experience a whole new world of gritty smiling hippies, bulk dried goods and free cheese samples. We love Rainbow!
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Rainbow Grocery
1745 Folsom St
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Our favorite grocery store, and the largest food co-op in the city. Experience a whole new world of gritty smiling hippies, bulk dried goods and free cheese samples. We love Rainbow!

Everything Else

Many tourists can't wait to try this creamery. Bi-Rite is known for ambitious, creative flavors and using the best ingredients. Expect a long line and good conversation with whomever your with.
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Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th St
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Many tourists can't wait to try this creamery. Bi-Rite is known for ambitious, creative flavors and using the best ingredients. Expect a long line and good conversation with whomever your with.

Shopping

If you need any toiletries or any other random convenience items, Walgreens is the closest place for that.
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Walgreens Pharmacy
4129 18th St
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If you need any toiletries or any other random convenience items, Walgreens is the closest place for that.

Drinks & Nightlife

A small friendly bar that is the second-oldest in SF. Easy place to get a beer or a cocktail with great atmosphere. People like their dart board too.
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Elixir
3200 16th St
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A small friendly bar that is the second-oldest in SF. Easy place to get a beer or a cocktail with great atmosphere. People like their dart board too.

Sightseeing

Clarion Alley is a one block stretch of fantastic murals. Walls are continually in progress by local artists. A great place to see the San Francisco mural aesthetic at a walkable distance.
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Clarion Alley
Clarion Alley
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Clarion Alley is a one block stretch of fantastic murals. Walls are continually in progress by local artists. A great place to see the San Francisco mural aesthetic at a walkable distance.
A beautiful 360 degree view of the city is what you'll find at the top of these twin hills! Careful on when you go, make sure the peaks are clear of fog for the best view. Definitely recommend!
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Twin Peaks
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A beautiful 360 degree view of the city is what you'll find at the top of these twin hills! Careful on when you go, make sure the peaks are clear of fog for the best view. Definitely recommend!
The Castro area is the largest LGBT neighborhood in the States. Walk along Castro street to experience a vibrant community full of fun. Lots of unique shops and bars and great nightlife!
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Castro Street
Castro Street
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The Castro area is the largest LGBT neighborhood in the States. Walk along Castro street to experience a vibrant community full of fun. Lots of unique shops and bars and great nightlife!
Our favorite park is less than a block away! Come here on a sunny Saturday and experience quintessential Mission culture: hipsters, picnic blankets, beer and puppies-peace, love, happiness!
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Mission Dolores Park
19th Street
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Our favorite park is less than a block away! Come here on a sunny Saturday and experience quintessential Mission culture: hipsters, picnic blankets, beer and puppies-peace, love, happiness!
Haight-Ashbury, a remnant of San Francisco's hippy era of the 1970's. Not really representative of San Francisco today, but still an interesting stretch where hippies still reside. Earthy shopping!
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Haight Street
Haight Street
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Haight-Ashbury, a remnant of San Francisco's hippy era of the 1970's. Not really representative of San Francisco today, but still an interesting stretch where hippies still reside. Earthy shopping!
A smaller park for dogs...I mean, people are welcome, too! Beautiful little neighborhood close to the tram.
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Duboce-park
Scott Street
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A smaller park for dogs...I mean, people are welcome, too! Beautiful little neighborhood close to the tram.
Gorgeous tiled outdoor staircase that climbs up a steep hill to Grand View Park. My favorite place in the Sunset.
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Moraga Steps
Moraga Steps
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Gorgeous tiled outdoor staircase that climbs up a steep hill to Grand View Park. My favorite place in the Sunset.
Super cool outdoor environmental sculpture, using the waves of the bay to produce interesting sounds. Can't complain about the view of the city, either! Bring a jacket-the bay is windy out here!
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Bragðlaga hljóðfærið
83 Marina Green Dr
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Super cool outdoor environmental sculpture, using the waves of the bay to produce interesting sounds. Can't complain about the view of the city, either! Bring a jacket-the bay is windy out here!
If you've never seen the beautiful and powerful Redwood trees, now's your chance! Redwood trees only grow in Northern California, and these are right across the bay and quite a site to see.
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Muir Woods Visitor Center
1 Muir Woods Rd
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If you've never seen the beautiful and powerful Redwood trees, now's your chance! Redwood trees only grow in Northern California, and these are right across the bay and quite a site to see.
Gorgeous Japanese garden. $7 admission, eat at the restaurant there, so nice!
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Japanska Te Húsið í San Francisco
75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr
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Gorgeous Japanese garden. $7 admission, eat at the restaurant there, so nice!
If you like plants and flowers-San Francisco has an impressive conservatory with lots of exotic and tropical plants. $7 admission.
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Blómahúsvarðinn
100 John F Kennedy Dr
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If you like plants and flowers-San Francisco has an impressive conservatory with lots of exotic and tropical plants. $7 admission.
Japantown is less touristy, more cute than Chinatown. Check out the unique mall with many Japanese restaurants and shops-go during the day, as it closes early. New People-has a cafe, shopping, & art!
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Japan Town
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Japantown is less touristy, more cute than Chinatown. Check out the unique mall with many Japanese restaurants and shops-go during the day, as it closes early. New People-has a cafe, shopping, & art!

Arts & Culture

Beautiful traditional one-screen theater-the 6:40pm shows have an organ performance that we hear is fabulous. Sing-a-longs and dress-up evening shows are popular.
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Castro Theatre
429 Castro St
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Beautiful traditional one-screen theater-the 6:40pm shows have an organ performance that we hear is fabulous. Sing-a-longs and dress-up evening shows are popular.
Beautiful large mural covers this building! Make sure to look up as you pass it!
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Women's Building Mural
3543 18th St
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Beautiful large mural covers this building! Make sure to look up as you pass it!
We actually recommend going to the weekly Thursday nightcrawl from 6-10pm, and get the Planetarium tickets, included in the $15 price (half the price of the normal daily admission). Really fun!
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Vísindafélag Kaliforníu
55 Music Concourse Dr
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We actually recommend going to the weekly Thursday nightcrawl from 6-10pm, and get the Planetarium tickets, included in the $15 price (half the price of the normal daily admission). Really fun!